Northern Wildflowers Thimbleberry Pkg.

Approximately 50 seeds per pack
 
Thimbleberry (Rubus occidentalis) is a native berry shrub that thrives in a range of conditions. The deep red/black raspberries are delicious, but the leaves can also be used for teas and baking. The dusty whitish-blue hue of its twigs also makes for a nice contrast in the garden.

Height:  3-6 feet tall
Plant in:  Full Sun to Part Shade in Dry to Moist Site
Blooms:  June to July
Zone:  4-8

Wet and cold stratification is required. Mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss), and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth. Do not let seedlings dry out while they are establishing.

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Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.